1. Home
  2. / Cherokee Nation
  3. / Which alphabet was developed for the Cherokee language?

Which alphabet was developed for the Cherokee language?

  • Cherokee syllabary

  • Cree syllabics

  • Navajo alphabet

  • Iroquoian script

Answer

The Cherokee syllabary is a writing system developed for the Cherokee language. It was created by Sequoyah, a Cherokee silversmith, in the early 19th century. The syllabary consists of 85 characters, each representing a unique syllable in the language.
Journey Through Time: Unraveling the History of the Cherokee Nation (1794-1907)

Journey Through Time: Unraveling the History of the Cherokee Nation (1794-1907)

Take the Cherokee Nation Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox